Haiti Briefings on Crime, Drugs and Security in Haiti
Long Hot Summer for Aristide (HB47)
The government of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, which came to power with a landslide electoral victory only two years ago, is facing sliding popularity and mounting protest
Time for the ‘Politicians’ to Step Aside (HB43)
Diplomatic missions have come and gone. Eleventh hour meetings have been boycotted; others have been postponed. Shots have been fired, and stones have been thrown.
A Full House but Nobody Home (HB42)
Almost one year since elections that returned a Parliament completely dominated by President Aristide’s Lavalas Family Party, the political scene in Haiti continues to waiver
Death and Confusion – who Controls the Police? (HB36)
The question of criminal and political violence in Haiti has raised a great deal of controversy since the resignation on 7 October of the Secretary
Fed Up with Violence (HB33)
In Creole, there are many ways to express a dilemma. But these days, most Haitians would probably tell you that they are “caught between two
Crack Appears in New Police Force (HB27)
Drug alert deepens as rocks of crack cocaine are found on sale in Cité Soleil.
Lavalas Splits, Violence Increases (HB23)
The ‘gran manjè‘ – literally the big eaters – are the ‘fat cats’, the corrupt politicians, the government bureaucrats and other Haitians officials who are
Protests Leave Lavalas Shaking (HB22)
Roadblocks, demonstrations and strikes – during the month of January generalised discontent was channelled into action in a wave of protests against the government’s economic
Chickens Come Home to Roost (HB20)
Following several weeks of shootings and bomb threats, former soldiers from the disbanded Haitian army are threatening more violence if their demands for back pay
Piggy in the Middle (HB18)
“The first stage was when the police feared the people. The second stage that we are in now is the police starting to use repression
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back (HB14)
Haiti’s parliamentary and local elections on June 25 resulted in a commanding victory for the Lavalas platform (PPL) supported by President Aristide. Lavalas candidates were
Problems Not Solved by US Presence (HB 11)
There has been so little news in the mainstream media you could be forgiven for thinking that, with the return of Aristide, all Haiti’s problems
Haiti Support Group Updates on Crime, Drugs and Security in Haiti
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse at the Hands of the UN
The following is the introduction to an investigative report conducted by independent researcher Mark Snyder entitled “Sexual Exploitation and Abuse at the Hands of the
Killing Highlights Real Danger for Human Rights Defenders in Haiti
Killing Highlights Real Danger for Human Rights Defenders in Haiti. An Open Letter by the Haiti Support Group The Haiti Support Group condemns the killings
Fear for Safety of Human Rights Defender: Urgent Action
Fear for Safety of Human Rights Defender: Urgent Action. Urgent action from Amnesty International On 2 April Pierre Espérance, a prominent Haitian human rights defender,
Paramilitarism in Haiti continues … and is the US (once more) lending a helping hand?
HSG from Convention Center, Columbus, Georgia, 17-11-2012 To a workshop on “The Roots of Paramilitarism in Haiti,” part of the extensive educational programme of the
Haitian organisations denounce US occupying forces
Haitian organisations denounce US occupying forces – Haiti Support Group press release, 18 May 2004 As Haiti celebrates Flag Day, the London-based solidarity organisation, the
Return of the FRAPH/FADH documents
The campaign for the return of the FRAPH/FADH documents by Brian Concannon Bureau des Avocats Internationaux, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The people of Haiti suffered under a
Interim government paves way for return of the military
Interim government paves way for return of the military. Haiti Support Group press release, 20 August 2004 The London-based Haiti Support Group – a solidarity
Special Edition New Internationalist: Haiti Two Years On
Beyond Relief Beyond Belief is the lead article in the analysis/special feature section of the January/February edition of the New Internationalist (No. 449), written by
UN’s feeble response encourages ex-soldiers
UN’s feeble response encourages ex-soldiers. UN opens the door to reborn Army – Haiti Support Group press release, 6 September 2004 The Haiti Support Group